Horse Manure Fertilizer Tea (2)

1.Fill a large bucket with 5 gallons of water.

2.Add the fresh horse manure to the water, using a bucket or a mesh bag to contain it if desired.

3.Stir the mixture well to ensure the manure is fully submerged and begins to break down.

4.If using, add 1 cup of molasses to the mixture to provide additional nutrients and beneficial microbes.

5.If using, add 1 cup of Epsom salt to the mixture for magnesium and sulfur, which are beneficial for plant growth.

6.Cover the bucket with a lid or cloth to allow the mixture to steep for 1-2 weeks, stirring occasionally to aerate.

7.After steeping, strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to separate the solid manure from the liquid fertilizer tea.

8.Dilute the resulting liquid fertilizer tea with water at a ratio of 1:10 before applying it to your plants, ensuring not to over-fertilize.